Category Archives: Newsletter Archive

Monday Newsletter 4-27-2020

In This Newsletter:

Chateau Simon Subscriber Special

New Week / New Arrival
Including Top Rated Picks from
Arterberry Maresh, De Venoge, Grand Veneur & more!

Trending

Staff Pick

Rhone Round Up
A quick guide to some of our favorite estates!


Chateau Simon Subscriber Special

Starts Now / Ends Tuesday, April 28th

Chateau Simone makes a truly iconic rosé.  Although they produce red and white, when someone says “Simone,” their rosé is the wine we think of—for good reason.  This is a brooding style of rosé, perfect for winter drinking and/or a few years of aging.  They go for decades, picking up savory nuance and silky textures along the way.  The 2018 is one of the most powerful versions the estate has made and is a perfect wine to go with all sorts of heartier foods—it’s surprising how versatile this wine is.
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Saturday Spectacular 4-25-20

In Today’s Newsletter:

Career-Defining:
The Impeccable 2016 Vajra Barolos

Setti Ponti Crognolo
Previously Sold Out, Now Back in Stock

Just Arrived: Jaboulet’s Top 2017’s

A Perfect 2015 Brunello

Guimaro – Top of the Mencia Class

Trending Wines

 
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Career-Defining

The Impeccable 2016 Vajra Barolos

“For many growers, the 2016s are not just epic, they are career-defining wines” – Antonio Galloni

We’re excited to present one of the most anticipated offerings of the year—G.D. Vajra’s 2016 Barolos.  We’ve been working to secure allocations and exceptional pricing on these legends in the making and you’ll be stunned at the value in these fantastic wines.  Across all three crus (plus the Luigi Baudana wines, which Vajra owns and makes), these are some of the best wines made in Barolo, at any price.
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Weekend VinopolPick 4-24-20

In Today’s Newsletter:

The Wine Advocate Praises Goodfellow

Trending Bottles

Local, Delicious and (Somehow) Under $20

New Northern Piedmont Reviews from Antonio Galloni

New Oregon Reviews from the Wine Advocate

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The Wine Advocate Praises Goodfellow

Marcus Goodfellow’s Matello and Goodfellow Family Cellars labels have been mainstays at the shop for some time now—wines that we carry regardless of vintage, scores or overall hype.  The wines are amongst the best in Oregon and consistently some of the most inspiring wines we taste.  It looks like we aren’t alone in our love—the new Wine Advocate reviews for our fair state lavish (deserved) praise on Marcus’ wines.

When the 2017’s came out, we called them “some of the best he’s made.  These are profound wines, both white and red, that are made in a style that’s distinctly savory—no fruit bombs here.  
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Thursday Newsletter 4-23-2020

In Today’s Newsletter:


New Reviews from Wine Advocate
#WillametteValleyWines

Staff Pick

Comando G & Dani Landi:
Cult Wines from Sierra de Gredos

Collector’s Corner
Bruno Giacosa
New Offer ETA June

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New Reviews from Wine Advocate

#WillametteValleyWines

Erin Brooks just released new reviews for the 2017 vintage in the Willamette Valley. We’re always excited for her perspective on the wines. Here’s your first look at the new reviews for Arterberry Maresh and Ayres. Tune in tomorrow for an in depth look at the fantastic wines from Goodfellow!

New Reviewed Wines In Stock or Arriving Tomorrow from Arterberry Maresh & Ayres:

Arterberry Maresh Dux Vineyard Chardonnay, Dundee Hills 2017 750ML ($59.95) $47 special, 10 bottles in stock now
Erin Brooks – Wine Advocate 95+ points “Bottled under Diam 30, the 2017 Chardonnay Dux Vineyard has an open nose of crushed stone, dried hay, tarragon, roasted hazelnuts, citrus blossoms and spring honey with notes of sliced mushrooms and a light framing of spice.
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Wednesday Newsletter 4-22-2020

In Today’s Newsletter:

Jump Start Offer:
Marques de Murrieta’s Near-Perfect 2010

Trending

Staff Pick

Wine Spectator Insider Reviews
April Reviews / Bring May Wines

Top Rioja Value
In Stock Now

Collector’s Corner
Mature and Rare Champagne from de Venoge

 
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Marques de Murrieta

Arriving Mid-May

Marques de Murrieta is one of the great pillars of classical Rioja—a titan of the region that’s responsible for some of the greatest wines ever produced in Spain.  They resemble a more polished, powerful version of Lopez de Heredia, in some ways, sharing age-worthiness but offering up a distinctly more fruit driven profile in youth.  Their flagship, the always impressive Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, just garnered insanely positive press. We’re thrilled to be offering the 2009 and excited to announce that we’ll be receiving the 2010 in mid-May.
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